NetSparkle is an easy-to-use software update framework for .NET developers on Windows, MAC or Linux. It was inspired by the Sparkle (http://bit.ly/HWyJd) project for Cocoa developers and the WinSparkle (http://bit.ly/cj5kP5) project (a Win32 port).
This framework contains a lot of features, please check them out:
- True self-updating, no work required from user based on Windows Installer packages
- Uses appcasts for release information
- Displays release news to the user via Internet Explorer Control
- Displays a detailed progress window to the user
- NetSparkle requires no code in your app, so it's trivial to upgrade or remove the module
- Seamless integration—there's no mention of NetSparkle; your icons and app name are used
- Supports DSA signatures for ultra-secure updates
- UpdateChecker-Helper for start menu integration
- i18n support see localization section
In the future we are planning to realize all the other well know Sparkle features as well:
- Optionally sends user demographic information to the server when checking for updates
- NetSparkle can install .exe files for wider installer support
- Support for custom consumer logic when a update was detected
Get more information in the wiki about this project